Our client, a well-established and growing real estate development company based in Downtown Vancouver, is seeking a Development Accountant to support multiple residential projects across British Columbia. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with real estate and project accounting experience who is looking to further develop their career in development accounting within a highly collaborative and supportive environment.

Why Join

• Strong, team-oriented culture with an open-door leadership style
• Significant mentorship from senior finance leaders
• Hands-on training and exposure across the full development lifecycle
• Opportunity to work closely with development and construction teams
• Clear growth path within a stable and growing organization

Position Overview

Reporting to the Controller, the Development Accountant will manage financial reporting and project accounting for a portfolio of residential developments. The role offers meaningful exposure to the full project lifecycle and requires a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple residential development projects
• Track and report on project costs, budgets, commitments, and forecasts
• Prepare monthly financial statements and detailed project reporting packages
• Partner closely with development, construction, and operations teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and financial oversight
• Monitor cash flow, construction draws, and lender reporting requirements
• Support year-end processes and liaise with external auditors
• Contribute to process improvements and strengthening internal controls
• Analyze variances and provide financial insights to support strategic project decisions

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation (or actively pursuing CPA)
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, ideally within real estate or development
• Strong project accounting experience (construction or development environment preferred)
• Understanding of residential development cycles and cost structures
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems
• Highly collaborative, inquisitive, and detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work full-time in-office in Downtown Vancouver

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is proactive, curious, and eager to grow within the development space. They bring strong technical accounting fundamentals along with a genuine interest in understanding the operational side of real estate projects. This individual values mentorship, enjoys working cross-functionally, and takes ownership of their portfolio from inception through project completion.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! or reach out to Sharon Lovison at 604-229-2573.

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